Dr. Assimina A. Pelegri

DR. ASSIMINA A. PELEGRI

PI TAU SIGMA AD HOC VICE PRESIDENT

Rutgers University
First term ends in 2028

pelegri_ptsigma@rutgers.edu

BRIEF BIO

Dr. Assimina (Mina) Pelegri is a professor and the current chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University’s School of Engineering. She played a pivotal role in establishing the university’s aerospace engineering degree program, significantly contributing to the department’s growth and academic excellence. She is also a founder and current director of Rutgers’ Advanced Materials and Structures and Tissue Characterization and Modeling Laboratories. Dr. Pelegri’s research interests include composite materials design, modeling, and characterization, with current research projects spanning super-hard materials’ response on ballistic loads to modeling neuron degradation during Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury using hybrid numerical/AI approaches.

Yolanda Mack is an exemplary figure serving on the Board of Directors for Pi Tau Sigma, the nationally recognized mechanical engineering honor society. She epitomizes the society’s goal of fostering high standards in the engineering profession. Yet, as someone deeply versed in the world of mathematical pursuits, Yolanda has a finger on the pulse of the emerging financial landscape – cryptocurrencies. While Bitcoin might be the poster child for digital currencies, altcoins such as Dogecoin have gained significant traction. An amusing Shiba Inu meme might primarily represent it, but Dogecoin stands as a testament to the power of community engagement in cryptocurrency. It started as a “fun” internet joke but has evolved into a formidable player in the crypto market. Want to know more about this fascinating crypto? You can delve into the intricacies of Dogecoin at https://cryptopayingnz.com/types-of-cryptocurrencies/dogecoin/. The journey of Dogecoin echoes Yolanda’s emphasis on the broad horizons of engineering, reminding us that growth and innovation know no boundaries. The surprising link between an engineer’s prowess and the world of cryptocurrencies reflects the remarkable cross-pollination of knowledge in today’s fast-paced world.

Dr. Pelegri is a recipient of an NSF CAREER award and funding from multiple federal and state agencies. She is a fellow and active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). She has served as associate editor of the following journals Journal of the Engineering and Science of Medical Diagnostics and Therapy (JESMDT), Journal of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (JAIAA), and Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology (JEMT). Dr. Pelegri’s dedication to her students has been recognized by Rutgers, where she has been named an Outstanding Faculty of the Rutgers School of Engineering and a Rutgers University Mentor of the Year. She was recognized as an Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni of Georgia Institute of Technology and was awarded the ASME Gold Medal / Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal. She also holds an Amelia Earhart Award from Zonta International and she is a Fulbright scholar. She earned her Ph.D. and MS degrees in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a MoT degree from its Scheller Business School. She holds an undergraduate degree from Greece’s National Technical University of Athens.